Olalekan Elesin

Summary

Olalekan Elesin is a highly accomplished technology executive with a strong track record in developing and scaling data and AI-driven technology products, and high-performing engineering teams. With over a decade of experience, he has successfully worked across multiple continents and diverse market segments, including telecommunications, e-commerce, online marketplaces, and business travel. Notably, he played a pivotal role in building the AI Platform 1.0 at Scout24, and now leading the engineering team transforming procurement and booking technology in business travel at HRS Group. Currently, as a leader at HRS Group, Olalekan spearheads the ProcureTech Engineering organization and oversees three cross-functional data product teams, with over 50+ person organizations. His strategic leadership and direct involvement have resulted in significant top-line impact for HRS Group. Furthermore, he has been recognized as an AWS Machine Learning Community Hero, being the first individual to receive this honor in Germany.